Chocolate-Dipped Toasted Coconut Macaroons

These macaroons are crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, footed with a perfect layer of dark chocolate, and so deliciously snackable and somewhat addicting, that portion control is paramount! They are also top of the list on our Fueled & Fit EDGE 90-Day Challenge because they are low-fat, low-carb and low-sugar! So, when you are craving something a little sweet OR needing something to take to a potluck–THIS is one of your go-to desserts or snacks!

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and evenly spread the shredded coconut over the sheets.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes, removing and stirring every 5 minutes.

Separate 4 egg whites into a bowl and add the pinch of salt.

Beat the eggs on high until almost stiff peaks are formed.

Slowly add in the heated honey about 1 tsp at a time, beating simultaneously.

Once all the honey is added, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. {Note: stiff peaks are marked by when you shake the beaters and the peaks of egg white foam do not move or wiggle.}

Fold in the cooled and toasted unsweetened coconut with a large spatula.

Line the baking sheets with more parchment paper.

Using a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, spoon the egg white/coconut mixture into the bag filling towards one corner. Cut the corner of the bag off. {Note: an actual pastry bag works, too.} Squeeze about 1 tablespoon dollops onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the chocolate.

Melt the chocolate chips on a double boiler. {Boil some water in a small sauce pan and place a large glass bowl on top of the pot. Add the chocolate chips to the glass bowl and stir constantly until evenly melted, then remove from the heat.}

When the cookies are cooled, dip the bottom into chocolate and set on parchment paper.

Set the chocolate by placing the cookies in the refrigerator. This should take about 30 minutes.

Plate and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Lily's Dark Chocolate Baking Chips are sweetened with Stevia and can be found at HEB, Whole Foods, etc.